Showing posts with label Srimad Ramayanam. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Srimad Ramayanam. Show all posts

Friday, 6 June 2014

Sri Gayatri Ramayan !! Lyrics & Its meaning !!

 
 
Jai Sriman Narayana !!
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
Thapa: Swadhyaya Niratham Thapasvi Vagvidham Varam
Naradham Paripapraccha Valmikir Muni Pungavam ||
 
The illustrious Sage Valmiki who was relentlessly absorbed in the severe austerities and recitation of Vedas, prominent in the construction of terminology enquired  Maharishi Narada. 
 
Sa Hathva Rakshasan Sarvan Yajyagnan Raghunandhana:
Rishibhi: Pujitha Samyak Yathendhro Vijaye Pura ||
 
Victories to Raghunandana, the most admired son of  Raghu dynasty who has the resemblance of Lord Indra, vanquisher of demons, protector of the fire sacrifices was venerated by the Sages and Rishis.  
 
Vishwamithrasthu Dharmathma Shruthva Janaka Bhashitham
Vatsa Rama Dhanu: Pashya Ithi Raghavam Abhraveeth ||
Thushta Vasya Thadha Vamsham Pravishya Sa Visham Pathey:
Shayaneeyam Narendhrasya Thadhasadhya Vyathishtatha ||
 
The most revered Sage Vishwamithra who is the personification of righteousness after listening to the words of King Janaka spoke to Rama ‘Oh! My dearest child Rama, watch the divine bow’, eventually all the happenings were duly informed to King Dasratha by Sumantra, minister of the assembly. 
 
Vanavasam Hi Samkhyaya Vasamsyabharanani Cha
Bhartharam Anugacchanthyai Seethayai Shvashuro Dhadhou ||
 
It was decided that Sita will accompany her husband to dwell in the forest for another few years; her father-in-law provided them with the necessities.
 
Raja Sathyam Cha Dharmascha Raja Kulavatham Kulam
Raja Matha Pitha Chaiva Raja Hithakaro Nrunam ||
 
A King is a godly person to the people of his Kingdom, he should be a strict follower of righteousness and truthfulness, and he should act like a parent of the people in his Kingdom and strive for all the goodness of the people in his Kingdom.
 
Nireekshya Sa Muhurtham Thu Dhadharsha Bharatho Gurum
Udajey Ramamaseenam Jada Mandala Dharinam ||
 
In an auspicious day, Bharatha met his preceptor Rama in all those saintly attires and matted hair locks.
 
Yadhi Buddhi: Krutha Dhrushtum Agasthyam Tham Mahamunim
Adhyaiva Gamaney Buddhim Rochayasva Mahashaya ||
 
Oh! Illustrious one, if you are desirous to meet the great Sage Agastya, you should take an appropriate decision to start immediately.
 
Bharathasyarya Puthrasya Shvashrunam Mama Cha Prabho
Mruga Roopamidham Vyaktham Vismayam Janayishyathi ||
 
Oh! Lord, this remarkable deer with stunning features would create a great sense of wonder to Bharatha/Aryaputhra and my in-laws.
 
Gaccha Sheegramitho Rama Sugrivam Tham Mahabalam
Vayasyam Tham Kuru Kshipram Itho Gathvadhya Raghava ||
 
 
 
Oh! Raghava, proceed to meet the powerful Sugriva and make him close associate of you would increase the strength.
 
Desakalou Bhajasvadhya Kshamamana: Priya Priye
Sughadhu:kha Saha: Kaley Sugriva Vashago Bhavam ||
 
Be aware of time and place, be patient and understand the likes and dislikes, treat your joy and sorrows in the same manner and be courteous to Sugriva.
 
Vandhyasthey Thu Thapasiddha: Thapas Veetha Kalmasha:
Prashtavya Chapi Seethaya: Pravruthir Vinayanvithai: ||
 
The Siddhas who are relentlessly immersed in severe penance are the most revered, they are sinless due to their extreme austerities.  You can enquire them about the present situation of Sita courteously.
 
 
 
Sa Nirjjithya Purim Shreshtam Lankam Tham Kamaroopinim
Vikramena Maha Theja: Hanuman Kapi Saththama: ||
 
Hanuman, splendid son of Lord Vayu who is most brilliant and valorous won over Lankini, who is the guard of marvelous city of Lanka, capable to assume any form at her own will.
 
Dhanya Deva: Sa Gandharva: Siddhascha Paramarshaya:
Mama Pashyanthi Ye Natham Ramam Rajeeva Lochanam ||
 
I saw Rama who is my Lord, who has beautiful lotus eyes, who is worshipped by deities, Gandharvas, Siddhas and Rishis.
 
Mangalabhimukhi Thasya Sa Thadhasi Mahakapey
Upasthey Vishalakshi Prayatha Havya Vahanam ||
 
 
 
 
Vishalakshi, the woman of all auspiciousness and propitious features decided to bless Hanuman, after ritual wash she prostrated and seated before Lord Agni and prayed.
 
Hitham Mahartham Mrudhu Hethu Samhitham
Vyatheetha Kalayathi Samprathi Kshamam ||
Nishamya Thadvakhyam Upasthitha Jwara:
Prasanga Vanutharam Yethadhabraveeth ||
 
Ravana replied in a rage after listening to the mellifluous words those were most appropriate, well suitable, capable to provide propitious rewards and full of logic applicable for the past present and future.
 
Dharmathma Rakshasam Shreshta: Samprapthoyam Vibhishana:
Lankaishwaryam Dhruvam Shriman Ayam Prapnothya Kandakam ||
 
The greatest amongst the demons Vibhishana, who is the personification of righteousness, has joined with me at his own free will and its definite that he will attain the wealth of Lanka.
 
Yo Vajrapathashani Sanni Pathath
Na Chukshubhey Napi Chachala Raja ||
Sa Rama Banabhihatho Bhrushartha:
Chachala Chapam Cha Mumocha Veera: ||
 
The King who was least concerned of the hit of Vajrayudha was troubled by the hit of arrow of Rama, he was overwhelmed and sunk into deep grief, became very panicky and trembled with fear, eventually his arrow slipped out of his hand.
 
Yasya Vikramamasadhya Rakshasa Nidhanam Gatha:
Tham Manye Raghavam Veeram Narayanamanamayam ||
 
I consider the valorous Rama who has the prominence and the vanquisher of the demons as the Supreme Lord Narayana.
 
Na They Dhdhrushirey Ramam Dhahanthamari Vahinim
Mohitha: Paramasthrena Gandhavarvena Mahathmana ||
 
The demons those were not able to witness Rama who was battling against his enemies, they lost their conscious by the hit of the arrow called Gandharva shot by Rama.
 
Pranamya Devathabhyashcha Brahmaneybhyashcha Maithili
Banddhanjali Puda Chedham Uvachagni Sameepatha: ||
 
Mythili/Sita offered her salutations to Lord Brahma and deities, with folded hands she approached Lord Agni and pronounced.
 
Chalanth Parvathendhrasya Gana Devasya Kampitha:
Chachala Parvathi Chapi Thadhashlishta Maheshwaram ||
 
The King of mountain quivered, Ganas of Lord Shiva trembled in fear and Goddess Parvati in an extreme fright rushed to Lord Maheswara and embraced him.
 
Dhara: Puthra: Puram Rashtram Bhogacchadhana Bhojanam
Sarvamevavi Bhaktham Nau Bhavishyathi Hareshwara ||
 
Oh! Lord of Monkeys! This Kingdom, Children, affluences and luxuries are our common wealth, let us share them equally.
 
Yameva Rathrim Shathrugna: Parnashalam Samavishath
Thameva Rathrim Sithapi Prasootha Dharakadhvayam ||
 
Sita gave birth to two stunning boy children on that night while Shathrugna was in the hermitage.
 
Itham Ramayanam Kruthsnam Gayathri Beeja Samyutham
Thrisandhyam Ya: Padennithyam Sarva Papai: Sa Muchyathey ||
 
The above narrated Sri Gayatri Ramayan is the quintessence of Gayatri Beejakshara Manthra.  Whoever recites the same at the time of dawn, noon and dusk would be relieved from all the sins committed.
 
|| Ithi Gayathri Ramayanam Sampoornam ||
 
Jai Sriman Narayana !!

Wednesday, 12 March 2014

Some of the Characters from Srimad Ramayan !!


Jai Sriman Narayana !!





Emperor Dasaratha – Ruler of the Kingdom of Ayodhya & renowned charioteer who has the proficiency in controlling ten chariots at his will, father of Lord Rama, Lakshman, Bharatha & Shatrugna.

 

Kousalya, Kaikeyi & Sumitra – wives of King Dasaratha & Empress of Ayodhya

 

Lord Rama – Personification of Lord Vishnu & Hero of the great epic Srimad Ramayan

 

Sita – Daughter of King Janaka of Mithila, daughter-in-law of King Dasaratha of Ayodhya , wife of Lord Rama.  She has various names like Janaki, Maithili, Vaidhehi, Janakananthini, Janaka Kumari.

 

King Janaka – Rajarishi, King of Mithila, father of Urmila (Married to Lakshman), foster father of Sita

 

Sunayana – Wife of King Janaka of Mithila & foster mother of Sita

 

Kuchadhwaja – Brother of King Janaka of Mithila & father of Mandavi & Shruthakirthi, father-in-law of Bharatha & Shatrugna.

 

Sumantra – chief of Assembly & Charioteer of King Dasaratha

 

Maharishi Narada – Lord Brahma’s Manasaputra & one of the personifications of Lord Vishnu

 

Sage Valmiki – Composer of the great epic Srimad Ramayan also has the name Ratnakara & he provided shelter to Goddess Sita, mentor to Lava & Kusha (sons of Lord Rama & Goddess Sita)

 

Sage Parasurama – Personification of Lord Vishnu, born to Sage Jamadagni & Renuka

 

Sage Vishwamithra – Preceptor of Lord Rama, Rama learned science of armaments and its usage from Sage Vishwamithra, later Rama accompanied Sage to Mithila for marrying Sita

 

Sage Bharadhwaja – Father of Sage Dronacharya lived in a hermitage on the river banks of Prayag.  Rama paid visit to Sage Bharadhwaja during his exile from Ayodhya.

 

Sage Vashishta – family priest of King Dasaratha & husband of chaste woman Arundhati
 

Sage Markandeya, Sage Vishwamitra, Sage Jabali, Sage Vamadeva, Sage Moudhkalya, Sage Kashyapa, Sage Karthiyayana, Sage Gautama – Priestly Members of assembly of King Dasaratha

 

Ahalya – Chaste wife of Sage Gautama was transformed into a stone due to the curse of her husband.  Later relieved from her sin and regained her real form at the touch of Lotus feet of Lord Rama.

 

Sage Agastya – Passionate devotee of Lord Shiva, eulogized Sri Aditya Hrudayam(glories of Lord Surya) to Lord Rama in the war field.

 

SageAtri – Manasaputra of Lord Brahma & husband of chaste woman Anasuya

 

Sage Rishyashrunga – Who was performed Putrakameshti Yaga for King Dasaratha

 


Sage Sadananda – son of Sage Gautama & Ahalya performed the wedding ceremony of Lord Rama & Goddess Sita

 

Sage Mathanga – severe ascetic & Rama paid visit to the hermitage of Sage Mathanga during his exile from the Kingdom of Ayodhya

 

Lord Anjaneya – born to Anjanadevi & Kesari with the blessings of Lord Vayu, 

 

Sugriva – Monkey King of Kishkindha & brother of King Vali was born with blessings of Lord Surya

 

Angada – Son of monkey King Vali and Thara & crown prince of Kishkindha

 

Akambanan – one of the army men of King Ravana and spy, discreetly escaped from the arrow of Lord Rama

 

Indrajit/Meghanathan – Elder son of Ravana, killed by Lakshman in the battlefield

 

Khara & Dushana – Brothers of Ravana and the rulers of Janasthana killed by Lord Rama.

 

Kabhandha – demon disfigured by Lord Rama, later assumed the form of Gandharva and guided Rama and Lakshman to Kishkindha.

 

Guha – Chief of tribal clan lived on the river banks of Ganga and a ferry rider who assisted Lord Rama, Sita & Lakshman to cross River Ganga.

 

Kumbhakarna – Younger brother of Ravana spared big part of his life for sleep.

 

Kumbhan – Son of Kumbhakarna

 

Shambarasura – had a battle with the deities, King Dasaratha assisted deities in the battle.

 

Sabari – disciple of Sage Mathanga had attained salvation at the lotus feet of Lord Rama

 

Shathabali – Is one of the chief of monkey warrior who lead army towards north at the command of Sugriva in search of Goddess Sita

 

Sampathi – Is the elder brother of Eagle King Jatayu, assisted the monkey warriors with the information about Goddess Sita’s abduction and her existence in Ashoka Vatika.

 

Sushena – father-in-law of Vali,  was the leader of army of monkey warriors in search of Sita.

 

Shoorpanakha – widow & Sister of demon King Ravana

 

Dadhimukha – brother of Sugriva’s father & care taker of Madhuvanam, pleasure garden of Sugriva.

 

Thadaka – Ferocious Demon killed by Lord Rama with the guidance of Sage Vishwamithra

 

Thara – Wife of monkey King Vali & highly intellectual, mother of  Angada who was the crown prince of Kshikinda

 

Dhanyamalini – one of the wives of demon King Ravana accompanied with her husband to Ashoka Vatika and had conversation with Sita

 

Trijada – Compassionate demon who was deputed to look after of Sita in Ashoka Vatika

 

Trishirass – Khara’s (Ravana’s brother) minister of army

 

Nala – Son of Vishwakarma, a highly scholarly person who built bridge across the vast ocean to reach Lanka.

 

Nikumbha – Son of Kumbhakarna

 

Neela – was born with the blessings of Lord Agni & one of the army personnel of King Sugriva and a close associate of Nala

 

Mandhara – maid servant of Kaikeyi brought from the Kingdom of Kekeya

 

Mandodhari – Daughter of Mayan (architect of demons) was a passionate devotee of Lord Shiva & wife of demon King Ravana & mother of Indrajith

 

Maricha & Subhahu  - Sons of demon Thadaka who  was killed by Lord Rama

 

Malyavan – Ravana’s maternal grandfather

 

Mathali – Charioteer of Lord Indra

 

Yudhajith – Brother of Kaikeyi & Maternal Uncle to Bharatha

 

King Ravana – Son of Mishrava, grandson of Sage Pulastya, brother of Lord Kubera

 

Ruma – Wife of monkey King Sugriva was kidnapped by Vali

 

Lankini – Protector of the City of Lanka who was killed by Lord Anjaneya

 

Samudra Rajan – Lord Varuna/King of ocean blessed Rama to construct bridge over the vast ocean Sethu

 

Monkey King Vali – Born with the blessings of Lord Indra

 

Demon Viradha – was resided in Dandakavanam, later he was killed by Lord Rama and attained salvation at the lotus feet of Lord Rama

 

Vibhishana – A passionate devotee of Lord Rama & brother of demon King Ravana

 

Vinathan – one of the chief monkey warriors deputed in search of Goddess Sita

 

Jadayu – Brother of Sampathi/ King of birds, who lost his life while fighting against Ravana to protect Goddess Sita from the clutches of the demon & a close associate of King Dasaratha,

 

Jambavan – A divine bear born with the blessings of Lord Brahma

 

Swayamprabha – An ascetic lived in a cave who was helped the monkey warriors led by Angada, Jamban & Lord Anjaneya assisted to conduct search for Sita

 
Jai Sriman Narayana !!